CMS Price Transparency Data

Total knee replacement

Facility: Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital

Billing Code: 27447 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 27447
Insurance Median: $14,022
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Total knee replacement at Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital is $14,022. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13,116.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2808 South 143Rd Plaza, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14,022

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$13,116.76

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13,116.76 (100%)

Insurance Median: $14,022 (107%)

Ins. Median: $14,022 (107% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13,116.76 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerigroup	$2,596	20%
Midwest Network	$9,382	72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10,555 - $24,680	80%
Self Pay	$10,890	83%
UnitedHealthcare	$10,890 - $20,500	83%
Humana	$12,539 - $14,241	96%
Paramount Group - Wellcare	$12,665	97%
Immanuel Pathways	$12,790	98%
Total Care	$13,803	105%
Midlands Choice	$14,745 - $22,500	112%
Aetna	$15,010	114%
Multiplan	$15,079	115%
Allied	$16,301	124%
Partners Health Alliance	$16,754	128%
Ambetter / Centene	$18,809 - $27,963	143%
Valenz	$18,980	145%
Carrum Health	$19,000 - $22,000	145%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 27447.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 27447.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.